Complementary therapies in nursing & midwifery
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Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery · Feb 2004
ReviewPublic, nurse and medical practitioner attitude and practice of natural medicine.
In the past 20 years, the popularity of natural medicine has increased, with nurses and medical practitioners being amongst several groups of clinicians expressing a widespread interest in natural therapies. It is argued that the degree of natural therapy use and the attitudes of these practitioners toward natural medicine may not only influence patient exposure to these therapies, but also have some bearing on the future use of natural medicine. Hence, in a critical review of recent studies, the utilisation of natural therapies and the attitudes of nurses, medical practitioners and the public toward natural medicine are explored.
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Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery · May 2002
ReviewEducation and training of complementary therapists: the role of higher education.
This paper is intended to inform the reader of key issues relating to education and training of complementary therapists. It discusses the role of higher education in the training of complementary therapists in light of changing policy and patterns of course delivery. It highlights the need for professional standards in clinical practice and for training underpinned by an evidence base. The paper presents the need for collaborative working with professions for complementary medicine, indicating some areas of good practice established at the University of Central Lancashire.
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This article is intended for anyone interested in introducing prayer into his or her practice. It outlines the reasons for using prayer and addresses some of the objections put forward by certain professionals. The paper then describesThe Prayer Wheel, a practical non-denominational way to pray and provides instructions on how to present it as an adjunct in health care.
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Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery · Dec 1995
ReviewThe development of research methodology in homoeopathy.
Homoeopathy is a form of complementary medicine based on treating 'like with like'. Its popularity with the public, and credibility with health professionals, has increased rapidly as a result of recent clinical trials demonstrating its efficacy. The results of a systematic review of clinical trials of homoeopathy are summarized. ⋯ Clinical trials in homoeopathy are complicated by the fact that treatment is highly individualised. Various approaches to the problem of individualization in controlled trials, including 'homoeopathy as indicated', 'single homoeopathic medicine' and 'individualized isopathy' are discussed. To improve homoeopathic practice its results should be critically audited, a method for doing this is described.